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MINUTES 


OF   THE 


SIXTIETH  ANNUAL  MEETING 


OF   TIIK 


O^tangclical  ITuilcrau  Sjn0i 


OF 


NORTH  CAROLINA, 

91    Convened  in  St.  Marie's  Churchy  Charlotte^  N.  C,  April  1,^ 
&^  ZOth.  1803.  >^^J 


WITH  THE  MLN'CTES  OF  THE 


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Synodical  Missionary  Society, 

APPENDED. 


SALISBUEY,  K.  C: 

J.  J.  IJPtUiSiER,  PRINTER. 

18G3. 


MINUTES 

Of  the  Sixtieth  Convention  of  the    Evangelical   Lutheran 
Synod  af  North  Carolina. 


In  accordance  with  the  resolution  of  adjournment,  adopt- 
ed at  the  last  Annual  Convention,  the  Ministers  and  Lay -Del- 
egates of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina, 
convened  in  St.  Mark's  Church,  Charlotte,  N.  C,  on  Thurs- 
day, April  30th,  1863,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  Synodical  Discourse  was  preached  by  the  President, 
Eev.  D.  L  Dreher,  from  the  text,  2d  Cor.  13 :  11.  "Be  of 
one  mind,  live  in  peace." 


FIEIST  SESSION. 

Thursday,  April  30th,  1863, ) 
Hi  o'clock,  A.  M.        f 

Synod  was  opened  with  singing,  and  a  prayer  by  the  Presi- 
dent. The  roll  was  called,  the  absentees  noted,  and  the  cer- 
tificates of  the  Lay-Delegates  received.  The  names  of  the 
clerical  members  and  lay-delegates,  composing  this  body, 
registered  as  follows : 


4                                                              MINUTES. 

OEDAINED  MINISTERS. 

Rev.  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 

. .  Gihsonvilh,  GniJford  County, 

N.  C. 

''     WILLIAM  ARTZ, 

.  .Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus, 

u 

'^     S.  ROTHROCK 

.  .  RocJcviUe,  Roican  County, 

(( 

"     J.  H.  MENGERT, 

.  .Lexington,  Davidson  County 

"     JACOB  CRIM,  

.  .South  River,  Roivan       *' 

u 

"     J.  B.  ANTHONY, 

.  .Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus 

"     JOSEPH  A.  LINN, 

. .  Gold  Hill,  Rowan  County, 

" 

"     J.  D.  STINGLEY,* 

. .  Trenton,  Mississippi. 

"     SIMEON  SCHERER,  .... 

.  .Salisbu7-y,  Roivan  County, 

"     L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 

. .  Gold  Bill,       " 

"     J.  SWICEGOOD,* 

..Shady  Grove,  Davidson  County  " 

"     G.  D.  BERNHEIM, 

. .  Charlotte,  Mecklenburg 

''■     JOHNS.  HEILIG, 

..Mill  Hill,  Cabarrus  County 

"     DANIEL  L  DREHER 

.  .  Concord,         '•               " 

«     B.C.HALL, 

. . Shows  2fills,    Guilford 

"      C.  LENTZ, 

. .  Statesville,  Iredell  County, 

"     WILLIAM  A.  JULIAN,  . . 

.  .Lexington,  Davidson  County, 

"     J.  L.  SMITHDEAL,! 

..Newton.  Catawba            " 

"     JAMES  R.  SIKES, 

. .  Shady  Grove,  Davidson  " 

''•     LOUISA.  BIKLE, 

..Mount  Pleasant.  Cabarrus, 

"     W^  KIMBALL 

.  .  Snlisburv    Rnwan  dminii] 

LICENTIATE. 

Rev.  a.  GRIME3,t 

. . .  Hay  Meadow,  Wilhes  County,  N.  C, 

LAY-DELEGATES. 

Capt.  S.  WAGNER, 

.  Rev.  John.  D  SchecJcs          D^'lfuntp        1 

Maj.  L.  G.  HEILIG, 

. .     "     William  Artz 

u 

Mr.  C.  A.  MILLER 

. .     "    Samuel  RothrocJcs 
. .     ^^    J.  B.  Anthony  s 

P.  RIDENHOUR,  Esq., 

Mr.  L.  HOFFNER, 

"    t/i  A.  Linn's 

Mr.  ALEXANDER  BROWN,. . 

. .     "    Simeon  Scherers 

u 

Mr.  GEORGE  LYERLY, 

. .     '•    L.  C  Groseclof>e's 

(( 

Mr.  J.  DULS, 

..     '•'     G.  D.  Bernheim's 

u 

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« 

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Mr.  W.  T.  H.  PLASTER 

.  .     "    John  S.  Ileiligs 
. .     ♦'    Daniel  7.  Drehers 
..     "    i?.  C  Halls 
..     "     C  Lentz 

Col.  ISRAEL  FISHER 

Mr.  W.  L.  SH  AFFNER 

"  mathias  miller 

"   GEORGE  SWICEGOOD,  .. 

. .     "     William' A.  Julians 

(( 

"   J.  A.  HATIICOCK 

. .     ''J  L.  SmithdeaTs 
.  .     "     IF.  A7m/;a?rs. 

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"    Mr.  SAMUEL  LINN, 

^Absent.     fAbscnt,  but  excused. 

MINUTES. 


Synod  now  being  organized,  the  President  read  his  Annual 
JRcport. 

PRESIDENT'S  EEPORT. 

Time  in  its  onward  course  has  brought  us  to  another  annual  Synodical 
meeting,  at  the  time  and  place  appointed,  for  the  transaction  of  such  business 
as  pertains  to  the  kingdom  of  the  Redeemer. 

The  joys  and  the  sorrows  of  the  past  year  are  gon^and  the  manner  we 
have  performed  our  duty,  has  been  noted  down  by  the  recording  angel,  for 
us  to  account  for,  wiien  we  shall  stand  before  God. 

Not  one  of  us  was  called  to  die,  during  the  past  year,  our  number  remains 
unbroken  to-day,  and  we  stand  as  living  monuments  of  a  merciful  God. 
While  we,  as  ministers,  have  been  spared,  many  of  our  dear  laymen  have 
been  called  from  this  world,  whom,  w'e  hope,  now  -^  rest  from  their  labors^  and 
their  ivories  dofolloiv  them.''  Here  and  there  may  be  seen  those  who  mourn 
the  loss  of  dear  ones  that  have  gone  down  to  the  tomb. 

The  past  year  has  been  one  of  blood  and  tears,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped,  this 
terrible  scourge  of  the  Almighty,  will  make  us  a  better  people.  The  ravages 
of  war  still  prevail,  and  God  only  knows  how  long  this  unhappy  condition  of 
things  will  last. 

The  ways  of  Providence  are  often  dark  and  mysterious,  and  there  may  be 
purposes  in  the  Divine  mind  that  aflbrd  satisfactory  reasons  for  a  continuance 
of  this  struggle.  Yet,  it  may  please  God  to  avert  our  present  calamities  and 
restore  peace  to  our  bleeding  nation,  if  we  would  repent  of  our  sins  and  for- 
sake them. 

The  same  merciful  God  can' dry  the  tears  of  those  who  mourn  ths  loss  of 
dear  ones,  who  heaved  their  last  sigh  in  the  hospital,  or  in  the  fury  of  battle 
amidst  the  clank  and  din  of  arms,  bravely  grappling  in  a  Hfe  and  death  strug- 
gle for  the  freedom  of  their  country.  God  only  can  cause  a  return  of  joy  to 
all  who  mourn  from  any  cause.  His  hand  alone  can  brush  away  tears  from 
weeping  eyes  and  press  the  sighing  bosom. 

During  the  past  year,  there  have  been  few  revivals  of  religion  in  the  bounds 
of  our  Synod.  The  effusions  of  the  Holy  Spirit  have  not  been  as  profuse  as 
in  former  years.  Our  Zion  now  seems  to  languish  for  want  of  "  refreshings 
from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,'"  and  the  hearts  of  the  pious  tremble  at  the 
desolation  of  Jerusalem.  A  large  percentage  of  our  male  population  has 
gone  into  the  army,  which  has  greatly  reduced  our  congregations.  An  inor- 
dinate love  of  gain,  and  the  mania  of  seeking  after  spontaneous  wealth,  hur- 
ries men  with  wild  impetuosity  into  business  transactions  and  schemes  for 
wealth.  Between  the  war  and  a  love  of  gain,  the  soul  is  fretted  and  chafed, 
and  moral  leanness  must  be  the  inevitable  result.  Thousands  now  seem  not 
to  believe 


MINUTES. 


Religion  is  the  chief  concern, 

Of  mortals  here  below ; 
More  needful  this,  than  glitt'ring  weal^, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows; 
No  reputation,  food  or  health, 

Can  give  us  such  repose." 

We  trust  the  Lord,  in  his  own  good  time,  will  again  visit  our  beloved  Zicn, 
and  then  give  us  fruitful  showers  of  divine  love  to  the  joy  and  peace  of  our 
souls.  # 

"  Return,  0  Lord,  Tiow  long,  and  lei  it  repent  Thee  concerning  Tliy  servants. 
Oh,  satisfy  us  early  ivith  thy  mercy  ;  that  we  may  rejoice  and  he  glad  all  our 
days,  make  us  glad  according  io  the  days  wherein  Tliou  hast  afflicted  us,  and 
the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  eui7." 

In  conformity  with  the  constitution  of  Synod,  I  will  now  present  you  with 
an  account  of  my 

OFFICIAL  ACTS. 

Some  time  in  June,  1862,  Rev.  Prof.  G.  F.  Schseffer,  a  licentiate  of  the 
North  Carolina  Synod,  made  application  to  me  for  a  letter  of  dismission  with 
a  view  of  connecting  himself  with  one  or  the  other  of  the  Evangelical  Lu- 
theran Synods  in  Virginia.     The  letter  was  given  according  to  request. 
COMMUNICATIONS. 

June  30th,  1862,  Rev.  John  L.  Smithdeal  writes  informing  me  that  he  had 
"  opened  a  preaching  point  near  the  Lenoir  road,  and  about  five  miles  from 
the  Catawba  bridge."  He  also  states,  "I  have  good  congregations  and  san- 
guine expectations."  We  hope  this  brother's  expectations  have  been  realized, 
and  that  God  will  own  and  bless  his  labor. 

July  29th,  1862,  Rev.  James  D.  Stingley  writes  informing  me  of  his  inten- 
tion to  leave  the  Iredell  Pastorate,  and  return  again  to  the  State  of  Mississ- 
ippi. The  reason  assigned  for  this  change,  is,  a  want  of  "  support."  Early 
in  September,  brother  Stingley  left  his  charge  for  a  point  beyond  the  limits  of 
this  Synod,  without  applying  for  a  letter  of  dismission.  May  the  blessing  of 
God  attend  this  self-denying  brother  in  his  new  field  of  labor. 

Sometime  last  Fall,  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim  and  Rev.  John  L.  Smithdeal,  ver- 
bally informed  me  that  they  had  consented  to  supply  the  Iredell  Pastorate; 
the  former  serving  St.  Michael's  Church,  and  the  latter  St.  Paul's  Church. 

March  21st,  1863,  Rev.  A.  Grimes  writes  requesting  to  be  excused  for  not 
attending  the  present  meeting  of  Synod,  ofifering  as  an  excuse,  want  of  means 
and  the  infirmities  of  age.  I  recommend  that  he  be  excused,  and  that  his 
letter  be  read  in  open  Synod,  and  that  his  request  meet  with  a  hearty  and 
liberal  response  at  the  hands  of  this  Synod.  This  letter  also  contains  his  Pa- 
rochial Report. 

April  7th,  1863,  Rev.  Caleb  Lentz,  writes,  "  On  last  Sunday  I  visited  Je- 


MINUTKS. 


rusalem,  and  made  arrangements  to  preach  to  that  people  in  connection  with 
St.  Matthews,  during  the  ensuing  year."  May  tho  relation  of  Pastor  and 
People  be  abundantly  blessed. 

April  6th,  18G3,  Rev.  John  H.  Mengert  wrote  me  a  letter  which  I  recom- 
mend to  be  read,  and  urge  its  contents  upon  the  favorable  consideration  of 
this  Synod. 

April  27th,  1SG3,  Rev.  John  L.  Smithdeal  writes  two  communications,  re- 
spectively intended  for  Synod  and  its  Missionary  Society.  These  letters,  with 
their  contents,  are  submitted  to  tho  fraternal  consideration  of  this  body. 

April  28th,  18G3,  Mr.  H.  Toilers  mails  certain  communications  for  the  in- 
formation of  this  Synod,  respecting  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  in  the 
City  of  Wilmington.  They  are  respectfully  referred  to  Synod  for  further  con- 
sideration. 

VACANCIES. 

The  Iredell  Pastorate  is  without  a  regular  Pastor,  and  it  will  be  the  duty 
of  Synod  to  enquire  whether  any  other  arrangement  be  necessary  or  not. — 
The  Wilmington  Mission  is  still  destitute  of  a  minister,  and  it  may  be  proper 
for  this  Synod  to  inaugurate  some  measures  for  its  supply. 

It  may  be  my  duty  to  remind  this  Synod  that  our  College  is  still  without 
Professors,  and  the  keys  in  the  hands  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  It  will  be 
the  duty  of  Synod  to  determine  whether  the  College  shall  remain  closed,  or 
whether  it  shall  be  opened. 

The  reading  of  this  Report  ends  my  term  of  ofl&ce.  I  truly  thank  you  for 
the  confidence  you  have  reposed  in  me,  and  hope  you  will  forgive  the  errors 
I  may  have  committed. 

May  the  blessing  of  God  attend  your  deliberations,  and  make  them  sub- 
serve the  great  work  for  which  they  may  be  designed.  I  herewith  return  to 
you  the  office  entrusted  to  my  care. 

Very  respectfully, 

DANIEL  I  DREHER. 

The  report  was  accepted  and  laid  on  the  table  for  future 
action. 

An  election  was  now  held  for  Officers  of  Synod,  for  the  en- 
suing year,  which  resulted  as  follows : 

Eev.  G.  D.  BEENHEIM,  President. 

"     L.  A.  BIKLE,  Becording  Secretary. 

"      J.  S.  IIEILIG,  Corres.  Secvetanj. 
Maj.  L.  G.  IIEILIG,  Treasurer. 

All  papers  for  Synod  having  been  called  for,  and  handed 


8  MINUTES. 


in,  the  President  announced  the  regular  Standing  Commit- 
tees, viz : 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

1.  On  President's  Rej^oH. — Eev'ds  Artz,   Mengert,  and 
Mr.  A.  Brown. 

2.  On  Petitions  and   Vacancies. — Eev'ds  Scherer,  Sikes, 
and  Mr.  George  Lyerly. 

3.  On   U7ijinished  Business. — Rev'ds   Scheck,   Hall,   and 
Mr.  C.  A.  Miller. 

4.  On  Finance. — Eev.  Samuel  Eothrock,  Maj.  L.  G.  Ilei- 
lig,  and  Mr.  J.  Dais. 

5.  On  State  of  Religion. — Eev'ds   Groseclose,   Crim,   and 
Capt.  S.  "Wagner. 

6.  On  Proceedings  of  Conferences. — Eev'ds  Julian,  Kim- 
ball, and  Mr.  W.  T.  H.  Plaster. 

7.  On  Education. — Eev'ds  Linn,  Heilig,  and  Mr.  L.  Hoff- 
ner. 

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10  CANUTES . 


Kev.  Joseph  A.  Linn  offered  the  following : 

Whe7'eas,  The  Session  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  of  Charlotte  has  kindly 
tendered  to  this  body  the  use  of  their  Church,  in  which  to  hold  our  sessions 
of  Synod  and  religious  services,  therefore 

.1.  Resolved,  That  the  Officers  of  this  Synod  make  the  necessary  arrange- 
ments to  have  their  pulpit  supplied,  on  Sabbath  morning,  and  at  night. 

Rev.  Daniel  I.  Dreher  submitted  the  following  : 

Whereas,  It  is  the  duty  of  this  Synod  to  signify  its  concern  for  the  spirit- 
ual welfare  of  our  soldiers  in  the  Confederate  Army,  by  some  substantial  to- 
ken of  its  regard,  therefore 

2.  Resolved,  That  this  Synod  do  send  ministers  to  serve  the  army  as  vol- 
unteer Chaplains,  for  the  term  of  twelve  months — one  minister  serving  for 
one  month  at  a  time, 

3.  Resolved,  That  the  various  congregations  be  called  upon  to  contribute 
for  this  purpose,  means  to  defray  the  expenses  of  such  ministers  as  may  serve 
in  the  army  as  above  designated. 

4.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  the  President,  to 
ascertain  the  names  of  the  ministers  who  are  willing  to  go  as  volunteer  Chap- 
lains, to  the  army. 

The  President  appointed  Eev'ds  B.  C.  Hall,  L.  C.  Grose- 
close,  and  John  D.  Scheck,  to  constitute  said  committee. 

Rev.  Daniel  I.  Dreher  asked  leave  of  absence  for  the  re- 
mainder of  the  session.     Granted. 

Rev^  Samuel  Rothrock  offered  the  following  resolution  : 

5.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  by  the  President  to 
divide  the  money  sent  by  Davie  Mission,  among  the  ministers  who  served 
said  mission,  during  the  past  year,  in  proportion  to  the  amount  of  service 
rendered  by  each  minister. 

The  President  appointed  Messrs.  Mathias  Miller  and  W.  L. 
Shoffner. 

Synod  now  entered  into  the  election  of  Corresponding  Del- 
egate to  the  South  Carolina  Synod,  which  resulted  as  follows : 

Rev.  John  H.  Mengert,  principal,  and  Rev.  D.  I.  Dreher, 
alternate. 

The  election  to  fill  vacancies  in  the  Board  of  Trustees  of 
North  Carolina  College,  was  next  held,  and  resulted  in  the 
choice  of  Rev.  Daniel  I  Dreher,  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  Mathi- 
as Barrier,  Esq.,  and  Col.  John  Shimpoch. 


MINUTES.  .  11 


Matliias  Barrier,  Esq.,  Treasurer  of  EnilowineiU  Fund  of 
Xorth  Carolina  College,  api)eare(.l  and  took  a  seat  with  us,  as 
an  advisory  member. 

The  Eepoi-t  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod  was  read  and  refer- 
red to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

Synod  adjourned  with  prayer  by  Kev.  J.  1>.  Anthony.  At 
night,  Eev.  B.  C.  Ilall  preached  from  the  text,  1  John  iii 
chap.  1st  verse. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Friday,  May  1st,  9  o'clock,  A.  JM. 

Synod  was  opened  with  singing,  and  prayer  by  the  Presi- 
dent. The  roll  was  called,  and  the  minutes  of  yesterday  were 
read  and  confirmed. 

Eev.  J.  Crim,  corresponding  delegate  to  the  Synod  of  South 
Carolina,  submitted  the  following  report : 

The  "delegate  appointed  by  this  body  to  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of 
South  Carolina,  would  report  that  he  met  that  respectable  and  efficient  body, 
assembled  in  convention,  in  a  Church,  in  Orangeburg  District,  October  IGth, 
1862,  and  was  cordially  and  fraternally  received  as  an  advisory  member,  and 
invited  to  participate  in  their  deliberations.  Those  brethren  are  zealously  en- 
gaged in  carrying  on  all  the  benevolent  enterprises  of  the  day.  Their  Col- 
lege and  Theological  Seminary  are  doing  well,  and  are  destined  to  accom- 
plish great  things  for  the  Church  in  the  South  and  West. 

My  necessary  expenses  were  $9.25. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  CRIM. 

The  report  was  accepted  and  adopted. 

G.  Resolved,  That  the  expenses  of  the  delegate,  $9.25,  be  paid  by  the  Trea- 
surer of  Synod. 

Mr.  W.  L.  Shoffner  reported  on  the  distribution  of  the  funds, 
forwarded  to  Synod  by  the  Davie  Mission. 

The  Committee  appointed  by  Synod  to  make  a  proper  apportionment  of 
the  funds  sent  by  the  Davie  Mission,  among  the  ministers  who  served  said 
Mission,  during  the  past  year,  beg  leave  to  ofler  the  following : 


12  [MINUTES. 


To  Rev,  C.  Lentz,  for  10  days'  service,  $28.25 

"     "     J.  Swicegood,  for  2  days'  service,  5.G5 

''     "     J.  Crim,  for  2  days'  service,  5.65 

"     "     W.  A.  Julian,  for  2  days'  service  5.G5 

"     •'     D.  I.  Dreher,  for  1  day's  service,  2  82| 

"     "     J.  B.  Anthony,  for  1  day's  service,  2.82^ 

"     '*     S.  Rothrock,  for  1  day's  service,  2.82^ 

"     ''     L.  C.  Groseclose,  for  1  day's  service.  2.82^ 
Respectfully  submitted, 

\V.  L.  SHOFFNER, 
MATHIAS  MILLER. 
Report  accepted  and  adopted. 

EEPORT  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEE  No.  1. 

s    Tlie  Committee  on  the  President's  Report,  beg  leave  to  say  that  they  liive 
considered  this  interesting  annual  communication,  and 

1st.  They  recommend  the  several  items  of  recommendation  and  suggestion 
contained  in  it,  to  the  special  notice  and  action  of  Synod;  beginning  with 
the  letter  of  Rev.  A.  Grimes,  and  ending  with  his  remarks  and  sugofestions 
respecting  the  election  of  Professors  for  North  CaroHna  College,  and  the  re- 
opening of  the  institution. 

2d.  They  recommend  that  the  Report  be  printed  entire. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  ARTZ, 
J.  H.  MEXGERT, 
ALEXANDER  BROWN. 


The  report  was  accepted,  and,  after  referring  the  several 
items  of  recommendation  and  suggestions,  contained  in  the 
President's  Report,  to  the  proper  Standing  Committees,  was 
also  adopted. 

Rev.  D.  J.  Simmons  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Cluirch  of 
Charlotte  being  present,  was  introduced  and  cordially  invited 
to  take  a  seat  amongst  us,  as  an  advisory  member. 

REPORT  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEE  No.  2. 

The  Committee  on  Petitions  and  Vacancies  ask  leave  to  report  the  follow- 
ing : 

Item  1st,  is  a  letter  from  our  venerable  and  much  esteemed  Father  Grimes, 
in  which  he  states  that  he  cannot  attend  this  meeting  of  Synod  in  conse- 
quence of  the  infirmities  of  age,  and  earnestly  solicits  aid   to  enable  him   to 


MINUTES.  13 


meet  his  most  urgent  wants  for  tlie  ensuing  year.  All  the  money  received 
from  Synod,  and  lifted  at  the  last  annual  convention  for  his  benefit,  has  been 
spent ;  and  he  was  even  compelled,  dating  the  past  year,  to  dispose  of  some 
of  the  little  property  he  possesses,  to  procure  nece&«ary  food,  &c. 

Your  Committee  recommend  that  father  Grimes  be  excused  for  non-attend- 
ance at  this  meeting  of  Synod — that  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  by  the 
President,  to  lift  donations  in  his  behalf,  during  the  present  sessions  of  Synod 
— and  that  the  ministers,  composing  this  body,  present  his  case  to  their  re- 
spective charges,  and  lift  and  forward  donations  to  iiim. 

Item  2d,  is  a  letter  from  Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal,  in  which  he  says  that  he 
will  not  be  able  to  attend  Synod,  in  consequence  of  an  attack  of  Pneumonia, 
from  which  he  is  just  recovering. 

Your  Committee  recommend  that  bro.  Smithdeal  be  excused,  and  that  the 
letter  containing  a  proposition  to  our  Missionary  Society,  be  referred  to  its 
next  meeting. 

Item  3d,  is  a  letter  from  M.  M.  !Miller,  now  in  the  army,  which  we  ref'.r  to 
the  Ministerium. 

Item  4th,  is  a  letter  from  "Sir.  II.  Vollers,  commissioner,  to  r(.jirc.-ri.iil  St. 
Paul's  Church,  Wilmington,  in  which  he  enclosed  his  certificate  of  appoint- 
ment and  his  Report. 

Your  Committee  recommend  that  said  report  be  read  before  Synod. 

Item  5th,  is  a  letter  from  J.  II.  Mengert  now  in  our  midst.  Your  Com- 
mittee recommend  that  said  letter  be  read  at  the  meeting  of  our  Missionary 
Society. 

In  conclusion,  your  Committee  call  the  attention  of  Synod  to  the  Irede-U 
charge  as  the  only  vacancy  within  our  bounds.  ; 

Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  SCHERER, 
J.  R.  SIKES, 
GEORGE  LYERLY. 

The  report  was  accepted  and  disposed  of  as  follows; 

In  relation  to  the  recommendation  under  item  1st,  it  was 

7.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  A.  Grimes  be  excused  for  non-attendance,  and  that 
a  committee  of  tv/o  be  appointed  by  the  President  to  lift  contributions  in  his 

behalf. 

Committee — Rev'ds.  S.  Scherer  and  J.  11.  Sikes. 

Ill  reference  to  the  recommendation  under  item  2d,  it  was 
(?.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal  be  excused  for  nou-atte:idance,  (hi- 
ring the  present  sessions  of  Synod. 

In  relation  to  the  Iredell  charge,  it  was 

9.  Resolved,  That  the  members  of  said  charge  be  informed,  it  is  the  desi:e 


14:  MINUTES. 


of  Synod  that  every  effort  be  made  by  them  to  secure  the  services  of  a  regu- 
lar pastor. 

REPOETS  OF  STAND^G  -COMMITTEE  m.  4. 

The  Financial  Committee  would  present  the  following  re- 
ports : 

1.    SYNODICAL    CONTRIBUTIONS. 

Rev.  John  D.  Scheclc's  Charge. 

St.  Paul's  Church,  $6  50 

Frieden's,  Church,  11  55 $18  05 

Eev.  William  Artz'  Charge. 

Mt.  Carmel  Church,  5  00 

Mev.  S.  Rothrock^s  Charge. 

Organ  Church,  22  60 

St.  Peter's  Church,  6  00 28  60 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony^ s  Charge, 

Bethel  Church,  5  80 

St.  John's  Church,  10  00 15  80 

Rev,  J.  A.  LinrCs  Charge. 

St.  Stephen's  Church,  6  00 

Luther's  Church,  5  50 

St.  Matthew's  Church,  6  00 17  50 

Rev.  S.  jScherer^s  Charge. 

Bethel  Church,  4  15 

Salem  Church,  3  00 7  15 

Rev.  L.  C.  Gloseclose^s  Charge. 

Salisbury,  5  50 

Union  Church,^  12  80 18  30 

■  Rev.  G.  D.  BernheimLS  Charge. 

St.  Mark's  Church,  10  00 

Iredell  Charge. 

St.  Michael's  Church,  8  75 

St.  Paul's  Church,  2  50 11  2o 

Rev.  J.  S.  Heilig^s  Charge. 

St.  Enoch's  Church,  6  00 

Trinity  Church,  4  40 10  40' 

Rev.  D.  I.  Dreher^s  Charge. 

Concord,  17  90 
Rev.  B.  C  lialVs  Charge. 

Richland  Church,  1  00 
Zion  Church,  1  00 
Lau's  Church,  8  00 10  00 


MINUTES.  15 


Eev.  C.  Lentz's  Charge. 

Jerusalem  Church, 

2  00 

St.  Matthew's  Church, 

1  40-; —  3  40 

Eev.  W.  A.  Julian'' s  Charge. 

St.  Luke's  Church, 

4  45 

Lebanon  Church, 

8  00 

Pilgrara's  Church, 

4  00 16  45 

Rev.  J.  L.  SmithdeaVs  Charge 

. 

Beth-Eden, 

4  00 

Thyatira, 

4  00 8  00 

Bev.  J.  R.  Sikei  Charge. 

Bethany  Church, 

1  40 

Hopewell  Church, 

1  00 

Nazareth  Church, 

5  45 7  85 

Rev.   ^Y.  KinibalVs  Charge. 

Luther's  Chapel, 

5  00 

St.  Paul's  Church, 

4  35 9  35 

Total  amount. 

$215  00 

Respectfully  submitted. 

S. 

ROTHROCK, 

L. 

G.  HEILIG, 

J. 

DULS. 

2.    SYNODICAL  TREASURER'S  REPORT. 

Matthias  Barrier,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  the  Evangelical  Lutheran 
Synod  of  North  Carolina,  Dr. 

To  balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer  of  last  Synod,  $  48  86^ 

To  cash  received  at  last  Synod,  119  99 

Total,  $168  85i 

1862.  Vouchers,  Cr. 
May  27. — By  cash  paid  J.  J.  Bruner  for  printing  Minutes,        $  74  00 

1863.  May  1.— By  balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer,  94  87i 

Total,  $108  85i 

Respectfully  submitted,      i 
May  1,  1863.  MATHIAS  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  have  examined  the  Treasurer's  report  and  find 
the  same  correct.  Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  ROTHROCK, 
L.  G.  HEILIG, 
J.  DULS. 

Eeports  accepted  and  adopted. 


IG  MINUTES. 


EEPORT  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEE  No.  7. 

The  Committee  on  Education  beg  leave  to  submit  the  fol- 

hiwing: 

The  only  document  placed  in  their  hands,  is  the  Annual  Report  of  the  Pre- 
siilent  ot  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  North  Carolina  College,  in  which  he  in- 
forms us,  that,  owing  to  the  present  civil  s^ife  between  the  two  sections  of 
our  country,  and  the  almost  total  emigration  of  our  youth  to  the  scene  of 
conflict,  it  was  deemed  inadvisable  by  the  Board  to  re-open  the  College. 
The  Board,  however,  have  taken  preparatory  measure?,  by  creating  a  com- 
mitteee,  whose  duty  it  is  made  to  correspond  with  suitable  persons,  with  a 
view  of  securing  proper  Teachers,  and  as  soon  as  the  war  shall  cease,  or  cir- 
cumstances permit,  to  re-open  the  College.  He  further  states  that  w-e  are 
still  in  debt,  and  the  only  assets  with  which  to  pay,  are  the  donations  pro- 
mised to  our  several  agents.  With  a  view  to  secure  tliese,  and  receive  new 
subsciiptions,  the  Board  have  appointed  M.  Barrier,  Esq.,  Agent,  w4io  has 
thus  far  discharged  his  duty  faithfully,  and  has  been  successful  in  collecting  a 
consiilerable  amount  of  outstanding  subscriptions.  He  states  that  our  indebt- 
edness is  still  about  $7,000 — the  original  cost  of  the  College  Buildings  and 
Campus  improvements  having  cost  upwards.of  $20.000 — and  that  the  inter- 
est arising  from  the  Endowment  fund  which  exceeds  $20,000,  by  a  little,  is 
now  being  applied  to  the  payment  of  our  debt.  From  statements  made  by 
our  Agent,  we  also  learn  that  of  the  remaining  outstanding  subscriptions,  he 
thinks  he  will  not  be  able  to  collect  more  than  $G00.  Besides  there  are 
other  small  assets  in  our  possession,  that  may  possibly  reduce  our  indebted- 
ness to  $6,000  leaving  this  amount  unprovided  for  in  any  way,  except  the 
interest  arising  from  the  Endowment  fund. 

Your  Conimittee  have  no  suggestions  to  make,  except  that  they  would  ex- 
press the  hope  that  Synod  will  sustain  the  Board  in  their  past  acts  and  present 
intentions.  RespcclluUy,  &c , 

J.  A.  LINN, 
J.  S.  IlEILIG, 
LEONARD  IIOFFNEIL 
Eeport  was  accepted  and  adopted. 

In  reference  to  the  I'c-opening  of  th.e  North  Carolina  Col- 
lege, it  was 

10.  Resolved,  That  this  matter  bo  referred  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said 
institution. 

Synod  now  adjourned  to  attend  Divine  service. 
Kcv.  J.  Crim  preached  at  11  o'clock  from   IJebrew?,  4th 
clni[).  9th  verse. 


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THIRD  SESSI0:N'. 

oi  o'clock,  p.  M. 
Synod  re-assembled jincrproceeded  to  business. 
Rev.  B.  C.  Hall  reported  for  special  comniittee  on   Chap- 
laincy to  the  army. 

The  Committee  to  whom' was  referred  the  subject  of  a  Chaplaincy^  to  the 
array,  report  that  Rev'tls.  J.  II.  Alengert  and  L.  C.  Groseclose,  have  consent- 
ed to  serve  as  regnlai;  volunteer  Chaplains  in  the  array,  for  the  term  of  twelve 
months,  provided  they  can  make  the  necessary  anangemeuts. 

Hcspcctfully  submitted, 

B.  C.  HALL, 
L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 
JOHN  ,L>.  SCHECK. 
Report  accepted  and  adopted. 

REPORT  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEE  No.  6. 

The  Committee  on  Proceedings  of  Conferential  Districts 
woidd  submit  the  following : 

They  have  examined  the  Mmutes  of  the  various  Conferences  within  the 
bounds  of  this  Synod,  and  have  found  nothing  demanding  attention  at  the 
present  time.  During  the  past  year,  regular  meetings  were  held  iu  the  dif- 
ferent Conferential  Districts,  doubtless  to  the  interest  and  ediiication  oi  Uie 
Church.  From  the  proceedmgs  of  each  Conference,  the  Committee  arc  led 
to  believe  that  repeated  efforts  were  made  to  promote  the  Redeemer's  cause 
in  the  land,  to  edify  the  Church,  and  point  sinners  to  the  Lamb  of  God  that 
taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

W.  A.  JULIAN, 
W.  KIMBALL, 
W.  T.  H.  PLASTER. 
Report  accepted  and  adopted. 

'     Synod  adjourned  -^dth  prayer  by  Rev.  John  D.  Scheck. 

Rev.S.  Soberer  preached  at  night  from  the  text,  Romans 
1st  chap.  16th  verse. 

0 

FOURTH  SESSI0:N'. 
,  SATrKDATj  May  2d,  9J  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synod  was  opened  with  singing,  and  prayer  by  Rev'd.  C. 
Lentz.  The  roll  was  called,  and  minutes  of  yesterday  were 
read  and  confirmed. 


18  MINUTES. 


EEPOKT  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEE  No.  5. 

The  Committee  on  the  state  of  Keligion  report  as  follows  : 
Bro.  Scheck  says,  "  During  the  past  year,  no  very  important  change  has 
occurred  in  the  Alamance  Pastorate.     The  ordinances  of  God's   House  are 
well  attended,  but  I  regret  to  say,  that  av^  have  not  enjoyed  any  very  special 
visitations  of  the  Holy  Spirit." 

"  The  state  of  Religion  in  my  charge,"  says  bro.  Heilig,  "  is  quite  encour- 
aging. The  attendance  on  the  ministrations  of  God's  House,  considering  the 
times,  is  very  good.  The  Gospel  is  heard  with  suitable  attention — the  ordi- 
nances are  duly  appreciated  and  observed,  and  the  peculiar  kindness  of  the 
people  to  their  pastor,  together  with  the  deep  concern  felt  for  himself  and 
family,  is  truly  encouraging." 

Bro.  Dreher  writes,  "  The  state  of  religion  in  my  charge  is  as  good  as  could 
be  expected  under  the  circumstances,  but  ^t  as  good  as  could  be  desired. 
The  people  of  my  charge  are  benevolent  and  kind." 

"  On  this  subject,"  writes  bro.  Smithdeal,  "  I  have  little  to  say.  This  most 
unholy  war  has  very  much  crippled  the  energies  of  my  people^  so  that  there 
is  not  that  deep-toned  piety  among  my  people  I  should  like  to  see.  Yet,  ray  lit- 
tle flock  is  awake  to  the  support  of  the  Gospel.  My  congregations,  in  the 
main,  are  very  good.     I  have  a  very  interesting  class  of  catechumens. 

Bro.  Linn  states,  "  I  have  nothing  of  special  interest  to  communicate.  The 
ordinances  of  God's  House  and  other  means  of  grace  have  been  usually 
well  attended.  There  has  been  a  fearful  mortality  in  my  charge,  creating  a 
general  sadness  and  seriousness  among  tny  people.  There  has  been  no  spe- 
cial outpouring  of  the  Spirit  in  my  charge,  and  consequently  very  few  acces-  " 
sions  to  church  membership." 

Bro.  Julian  remarks,  "The  state  of  religion  in  my  charge  is  as  good 
as  could  be  expected  under  the  circumstances,  taking  into  consideration 
the  condition  of  the  country.  My  salary  is  well  nigh  as  much  as  before 
the  war.  We  still  have  a  praying  people — a  people,  I  trust,  who  fear  God 
and  keep  his  commandments.  We  have  had  no  revivals,  during  the  past 
year,  yet  we  trust  wc  have  reason  to  believe  that  the  church  has  been  edi- 
fied." 

Bro.  Kimball  Says,  "  The  state  of  religion  in  my  pharge  is  encouraging  at 
this  time.  We  enjoyed  two  special  seasons  of  grace  during  the  past  year — 
eighteen  professed  a  cha  jge  of  heart,  and  twenty-eight  united  with  the 
Church.  My  people  take  great  interest  in  the  welfare  of  their  pastor.  They 
have  increased  my  salary  $150,  besides  a  great  many  donations.  The  Sab- 
bath School  at  St.  Paul's  is  in  a  prosperous  condition.  Love,  peaf  e  and  har- 
mony, seem  to  be  the  ruhng  principle  among  us." 

Bro.  Scherer  states,  "  I  am  pleased  to  report,  that  though,  as  to  prayer- 
meetings  and  Sabbath  Schools,  owing,  at  least  in  part,  to  the  condition  of  the 
country,  my  charge  is  not  as  prosperous  as  desirable,  yet  there  appeai-s  to  be 


MINUTES.  19 


a  growing  interest  as  to  the  hearing  of  the  word,  and  Irotn  the  manifest  at- 
tention and  impression  made,  I  have  reason  to  believe  that  my  hibors  are  not 
vain.  Tliere  also  appears' to  bo  a  growing  and  conjniendable  liberality,  and 
what  is  most  gratifying,  a  growing  endearment  between  pastor  and  people, 
and  almoh  uninterrupted  harmony  and  concert  of  action.  To  God  be  all 
the  glory." 

Bro.  Sikes  remarks,  "  While  the  state  of  religion  in  the  Forsyth  mission  is 
not  what  we  could  wish,  yet  we  are  not  without  encouragement.  The  la- 
bors of  the  past  year  have  resulted  in  the  accession  of  fourteen  persons  to  the 
Church.  And,  although  death  has  been  in  our  midst,  and  deprived  us  of  some 
of  our  most  faithful  and  useful  members,  still  we  are  on»the  gaining  hand. — 
Considering  the  circumstances  by  which  we  are  surrounded,  we  cannot  com- 
plain either  of  the'attendance,  or  of  the  attention  of  the  people." 

Bro.  Lentz  says,  "  No  report  prepared — nothing  special  to  report  from  the 
Davie  mission.     Attendance  generally  good." 

Bro.  Bernheira  observes,  "  I  regret  that  I  have  no  revivals  of  religion  to 
report  for  the  last  Sy nodical  year,  nevertheless,  I  discern  marked  attention  to 
the  preached  word,  and  a  growing  interest  in  the  ordinances  of  God's' house, 
which  always  precede  the  out-pouring  of  God's  Spirit.  In  our  Church,  in 
'Charlotte,  we  have  made  some  progress  in  pecuniary  matters.  T!ie  debt  on 
our  Church  property  has  at  last  been  liquidated,  and  the  title  deeds  are  now 
in  the  hands  of  the  proper  officers.  We  have  also  procured  a  Melodeon  to 
assist  in  our  divine  worship,  which  is  also  paid  for,  costing  us  something  more 
than  two  hundred  dollars. 

'  Bro.  Hall  remarks,  "There  has  been  no  special  out-pouring  of  the  Spirit  in 
my  charge  during  the  past  Synodical  year ;  but  the  ordinances  of -the  Church 
have  been  well  attended,  and  a  commendable  liberality  displayed." 

Bro.  Anthony  reports,  "  I  serve  two  congregations,  St.  Joh-n's  and  Bethel. 
They  are  regularly  served  with  the  means  of  grace.  We  have  had  no  special 
revivals,  but  the  means  of  grace  are  well  attended.  So  far  as  I  am  advised 
peace  and  quiet  prevail  in  the  charge." 

Bro.  Artz  says,  "I  have  nothing  special -to  report.'' 

Bro.  Rothrock  remarks,^  "  In  my  congregations  good  attention  is  given  to 
the  preaching  of  the  word,  and  the  state  of  religion  .under  all  the  circumstan- 
ces by  which  we  are  surrounded,  is-  perhaps'  as  favorr^ble  as  could  be'expect- 
ted,  although  the  number  of  hearers  is  not  as  large  as  in  former  times,  inas- 
much as  many  of  the  members  are  now  in  the  army.'' 

Bro.  Groseclcse  observes,  "The  state  of  religion  in  my  chi>rge  is  not  as 
flourisliino^is  in  years  past.  Its  progress  has  been  seriously  interrupted  in 
some  respects.  Apparently  there  is-  a  declinci  in  the  external  prosperity  as 
to  revivals,  and  the  accessions  to  the  membership;  yet,  the  attendance  is 
good  on  the  word  preached,  and  also  on  the  sacraments.  The  young  and 
middle-aged  men  are  nearly  all  in   the  army,  but  fortunately  few  of  them 


20  MINUTES. 


have  died  oi'  been  killed  on  thebaflle  field.  So  far  as  I  know,  few  if  any  of 
mv  members  have  engaged  in  the  sin  of  the  day — speculation  and  extortion. 
Most  of  them  appear  tx)  be  "steadfast  and  immovable,"  if  not  "abounding 
in  the  work  of  the  Lord."  Some  of  the  leading  members  at  Union  have 
doubled  their  subscription  to  their  pastor's  salary,  and  are  prompt  in  paying 
it.  I  have  not  preached  regularly  in  Salisbury  this  year,  because  that  Church 
failed  to  raise  its  quota  of  my  salary,  though  I  have  not  resigned,  nor  do  I  ex- 
pect to  resign  the  charge  of  it.  In  point  of  benevolence,  my  people  have  done 
better  than  they  have  ever  done.  Although,  upon  the  whole,  the  state  of  re- 
ligion in  my  charge  cannot  be  said  to  be  flattering,  yet  it  is  hopeful— not  be- 
ing barren  of  good  fruits." 

Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  C.  GROSECLO^ji, 
JACOB  CRIM, 
S.  WAGNER. 
Report  accepted  and  adopted.  < 

Rev.  S.  Rothrock  submitted  the  following : 

WJiereas,  This  Synod  did  some  years  since,  conditionally  transfer  its  Se- 
minary fund  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  N.  C.  College— said  Board  to  have 
the  use  of  said  fund,  without  interest,  until  recalled  by  Synod  ;  and  whereas 
this  Svnod  did  at  its  annual  convention,  in  1860,  resolve  to  recall  said  fund, 
but  failed  to  make  a  formal  demand  of  said  Board  for  the  fund,  in  conse- 
quence of  which  failure,  this  Synod  is  in  arrears  to  the  Theological  Seminary 
of  South  Carolina,  the  interest  accruing  for  three  years  on  said  fund,  and  with- 
out the  means  of  meeting  said  arrears,  therefore, 

11.  Resolved,  That  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  N.  C.  College  be  respectfully 
requested  to  refund  to  Synod  the  interest  which  has  accrued  on  said  Semina- 
ry fund  for  the  last  three  years,  and  that  said  Board  of  Trustees  be  regularly 
informed  that  this  Synod  will  hereafter  claim  the  interest  arising  from  said 
fund. 

12.  That  the  Secretary  forward  to  the  PreMdent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees 
a  copy  .of  these  preambles  and  resolutions,  and  the  forwarding  of  which  will 
be  regarded  as  the  regular  information  alluded  to  in  the  preceding  resolution. 

^  EEPORT  OF  STAKDIXG  COMMITTEE  :N"o.  3. 

The  Committee  to  whom  were  referred  for  examination  the  Alinutes  of  the 
preceding  years,  beg  leave  to  bring  to  your  notice  the  following  resolution, 
found  on"pai:e20,'and  passed  by  this  body  at  its  meeting  in  Wilmington,  1861: 

Resolved, "That  ever^r  member  of  Synod,  who  has  not  already  done  so,  be 
required  to 'sign  the  Constitution  of  Synod,  at  its  next  meeting,  in  1862. 

Your  Committee  have  reason  to  regret  that  the  above  resolution  has  not 
been  complied  with,  we,  therefore,  recommend  that  the  Secretary  of  Synod 
be  required  to  bring  with  him,  in  1864,  the  record  containing  the  Constitu- 
tion of  this  Synod,  and  that  the  members  of  this  body  comply  with  the  above- 
mentioned  requisition.  0 

The  Committee  have  found  no  other  item  claiming  your  attenfTon. 

Respectfully  submitted,  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 

^  E.  C.  HALL, 

C.  A.  MILLER. 

Report  accepted  and  adopted. 


13.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheini  be  permitted  to  retain  the  docu- 
ments of  this  Synod,  now  in  hi'^  possession,  until  br  has  completed  his  histo- 
rical sketches  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  South. 

14.  Resolved,  Tiiat  the  Secretary  purchase  a  box,  and  deposit  therein  the 
documents  of  Synod,  for  safe-keeping. 

Synod  now  took  a  recess  to  attend  Divine  Services.  During  the  recess, 
Rev.  W.  Kimball  preached  from  the  text,  Col.  2 :  6. 


FIFTH  SESSIO^T.— 3  o'clock,  P.  M. 

Synod  reassemble<l  and  resumed  business. 

An  election  was  entered  into  for  a  Director  of  the  Theolgical  Seminary  of 
the  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  which  resulted  in  the  choice  of  Rev.  J.  II.  Men- 
gert.     Rev.  S.  Scherer  read  tlic  following : 

The  Committee  appointed  by  the  President  to  lift  donations  in  behalf  of 
Rev.  A.  Grimes,  report  that  they  have  attended  to  this  duty.  The  amount 
placed  in  their  hands,  is  $47.  Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  SCHERER, 
J.  R.  SIKES. 

15.  Resolved,  That  the  Chairman  of  the  above  Committee  forward  the 
amount  lifted  to  father  Grimes,  in  the  safest  manner  possible. 

Rev.  J.  II.  Mengert  oflered  the  following  : 

Whereas,  The  practice  of  distilling  spiriiiious  liquors  out  of  fruit  has  pre- 
vailed to  an  alarming  extent  among  our  farmers,  since  the  passage  of  an  act 
by  our  Legislature  prohibiting  such  distillation  out  of  corn  and  other  cereals, 
therefore, 

IG.  Resolved,  That  it  is  the  duty  of  our  ministers  to  discountenance  this 
practice  by  ever}'-  lawful  means  at  their  disposal. 

Maj.  L.  G.  Ileilig  presented  the  following : 

17.  Resolved,  That  this  Synod  suggest  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  X.  C. 
College,  the  propriety  of  employing  that  portion  of  the  Endowment  Fund, 
over  $20,000,  in  paying  the  indebtedness  of  the  institution. 

Synod  now  went  into  an  election  for  the  placfe  of  holding  its  next  Annual 
Convention.     Mount  Carmel  Church,  Cabarrus  county,  was  selected. 

18.  Resolved,  That  when  this  Synod  adjourns,  it  stands  adjourned  to  meet 
in  Mount  Carmel  Church,  on  Thursday  before  the  first  Sabbath  in  May,  18G4, 
at  10  o'clock,  A.  M. 

19.  Regplved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Synod  be  tendered  to  the  citizens  of 
Charlotte,  for  the  kind  manner  in  which  its  members  have  been  entertained  ; 
and  that  the  above  resolution  be  read  from  the  pulpits  on  to-morrow;  and 
that  a  copy  of  the  above  be  furnished  to  the  Editors  of  the  different  papers  of 
this  place,  for  publication  rn  the  same. 

20.  Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  procure  the  printing  of  150Q  copiei  of 
the  Minutes  of  this  Synod. 

21.  Resolved,  That  the  minutes  of  the  Missionary  Society  be  appended  to 
the  minutes  of  Synod. 

22.  Resolved,  That  we  now  adjourn  to  meet  at  the  time  gnd  place  already 
agreed  upon. 

Closed  with  sin^'ing  and  prayer,  and  the  benedictiop  bj  the  President. 
At  night,  in  tlie  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn   pronounced  an  Essay 
on  the  great  Reformation,  begun  by  Luther  A.  D.,  1517,  based  on  Job  8 :  8 — 10. 


22  •-  MINUTES. 


EXERCISES  OF  SABBATH. 

In  the  Lutheran  Church,  in  the  morning,  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclose  preached 
from  the  text,  Acts  1:3. 

After  which  the  elements  of  the  Holy  Supper  Avere  consecrated  by  Rev. 
Joseph  A.  Linn,  and  the  members  of  Synod  present  and  a  number  of  the  fol- 
lowers of  the  meek  and  lowly.  Saviour  manifested  their  love  to  Him,  by  par- 
taking of  His  broken  body  and  €hed  blood. 

At  night,  Rev,  "W.  Kimball  preached  from  the  text.  Eph.  5  :  14. 

In  the  Presbyterian  Church,  Rev.  W.  Artz  preached  in  the  morning,  and 
Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck  at  night. 

In  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  Rev,  J.  D.  Scheck  preached  in  the 
morning,  and  Rev..  J.  B.  Anthony  at  night. 

In  the  Baptist  Church,  Rev.  S.  Scherer  preached  in  the  morning,  and  Rev. 
W.  Artz  at  night. 

In  the  afternoon,  Rev.  J.  S.  Heilig  preached  to  an  attentive  congregation 
in  the  country. 

May  God  sanctify  the  labors  of  this  Sabbath  day  to  the  good  of  His  chil- 
dren and  the  salvation  of  sinners. 

LOUIS  A.  BIKLE,  Secretary  of  Synod. 


MINUTES  OF  THE  MINISTERIUM. 


Saturday,  May  2d,  S  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  Ministerium  met,  and  after  the  calling  of  the  roll  was  opened  with 
prayer  by  Rev.  W.  KimbalR 

Mr.  M.  M,  Miller  made  application  .to  this  Ministerium,  through  R^v,  S. 
Scherer,  for  license. 

Pending  the  consideration  of  this  matter,  the  Ministerium  adjourned,  sub- 
ject to  the  call  of  thePresident.     Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  H,  Mengert. 

4  o'clock,  p.  M. 
The  Ministerium  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.   S.  Rothrock. 
Relative  to  the  application  of  Mr.  M.  M.  Miller  for  license,  it  was 

.    1.  Resolved,  That  Mr.  M.  M.  Miller  be  licensed  to  preach  the  gospel  and 
administer  the  ordinances  of  the  Church  for  one  year. 

The  Ministerium  now  adjourned  to  meet  at  the  appointed  time  and  place 
of  holding  the  next  annual  meeting  of  Synod. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  W.  Artz,  and  benediction  by  the  President 
LOUIS  A.  BIKLE,  Sec'ry  of  Ministerium. 


MINTTES.  '  23 


MIKUTES   OF  THE  SYNODICAL  MISSIOKAEY 
SOCIETY. 


Saturday  night,  May  2d. 
In  the  absence  of  the  President,  the  Vice-President  called  the  Society  to 
order.     Prayer  by  Kev.  J.  S.  Ileilig. 

OFFICERS    ELECTED. 

Rev.  J.  A.  LINN,  President. 

"     J.  D.  SCHJiCK,  Vice  President. 
"     S.  SCHERER,  Secretary. 
"     L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  Cor.  SecWy. 
"     G.  D.  BERNHEIM,  Treasurer. 
The  Treasurer's  Report  was  read,  and  Col.  D.  L.  Heilig  and  Moses  Linn 
were  appointed  a  Committee  to  examine  it  and  report  lo  the  Secretary. 

Bros,  Mengert's  and  Smithdeal's  letters  were  read  and  referred  to  the  Ex- 
ecutive Committee.  So  also,  the  correspondence  from  the  Wilmington  Mis-' 
sion.  The  settlement  of  the  Society  with  S.  Scherer  was  also  referred  to  the 
Executive  Committee. 

Contributions  of  Members  this  year,  $10  00 

Life  Members  this  year — 

Rev.  W.  Kimball,  5  00 

Mr.  George  Lyerly,  5  00 

CONGREGATIONAL  COLLECTIONS. 
Rev.  G.  D.  Bernlieinis  Charge. 

St.  Mark's.  Charlotte,  $9  70 

Icehower's,  6  05 

St.  Michael's,  8  80 2i  55 

Rev.  J.  L.  SmithdeaTs  Charge. 

Beth-Eden,  6  00 

Thyatira,  .  4  00 

Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal,  1  oO 11  50 

Rev.  S.  /Scherer  s  Charge. 

Bethel,  18  90 

Salem,  14  60 33  50 


$89  55 


TKEASUEEE'S  EEPOET. 

Samtjel  Rothrock,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  Synodical  Missionary  Society: 

1862.                                                                   •  BK 

May    5 — To  note  and  cash  as  per  last  annual  report  $77  70 

"           To  cash  included  in  last  report,               .  23  32 

"           To  Congregational  contributions,  59  64 

"           To  cash  at  annual  meeting  at  Organ  Church,  37  35 

June  6 — To  contribution  by  Lt.  L.  II.  Rothrdck,  10  00 

"     8— To        do          by  Col.  P.  N.  Heilig,  5  00 

"           To        do          by  Mrs.  Sarah  Heilig,  5  00 

"          To        do         by  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Heilig,  '                 5  00 


24  MINIJTES. 


"  22 — To        do  by  Organ  Church  Missionary  Society,  per 

J.  D.  Miller,  Treasurer,  C2  40 

'•           To  contribution  by  J.  L.  Greeber,  5  00 

"           To        do          by  A.  F.  Grieber.              '  5  00 

"           To        do          by  Michael  Bostian,  5  00 

«           To        do          John  D.  Miller,  5  00 

"  28— To        do          Samuel  Rothrock,  Treasurer,  10  00 

«           To        do          by  St.  Paul's  Church,  per  Rev.  W.  Kimball,  27  50 

"           To        do          by  Luther's  Chapel,  per  Rev.  W.  Kimball,  34  85 

"           To         do          William  Ketchy,  3  00 
"    29— To        do          by  St.  Peter's  Church  Missionary  Society,  per 

Moses  Linn,  29  70 

July   2 — To  contribution  by  Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal's  charge  in  Catawba,  12  00 

Sept.  1— To        do                                       "                "              "  3  00 

*<     7 — To  contributions  per  J.  A.  Linn,  viz:  Luther's  Church,  22  20 

St.  Matthew's  Church,                     .                           -  30  50 

10— To  contribution  by  St.  Stephen's  Church,  per  Peter  J.  Lentz,  22  50 

Oct.    G — To          do          by  Bear  Creek  Church,  per  Rev.  Anthony,  10  75 

10— To          do          by  Charlotte  Church,  10  00 

»       _To          do          by  Concord  Church,                               "  56  00 

Nov.  9— To  do  by  Organ  Church  Mis.  So.  per  J.  D.  Miller,  Tr.     6  00 

"  2S— To     •     do  by  St.  Paul's  Church,  Iredell,  per  D.  Harkey,    9  00 

"      —To         do         by  Mt.  Carmel  Church,  Maj.  L.  G.  Heilig,  6  60 

1863. 

Ap'l  30 — To  casli  per  Rev.  Sikes  from  his  charge,  24  00 

"      — To  cash  per  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  viz — Jerusalem  Church,  11  15 

Salisbury        "  14  25 

Union              "  36  90 

;^ay   1 — To  cash  from  St.  John's  Church,  per  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  31  75 

"       — To  Centenary  intcrcsii  from  Bethel  per  P.  Ridenhour,  1  20 

"      — To  amount  oi  D.  M.  Wagner's  note,  prin.  and  int.  57  07 

'■'     2 — To  cash  from  DavidSqn  pas'torate,  per  Rev.  W.  A.  Julian,  57  60 

$832  99 

Bros.  Julian  and  Scheck  were  re-appointed  to  preach  the  Missionary  Ser- 
mon nezt  year. 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  prepare  a  synopsis  of  the  proceedings  of  this 
meeting,  and  request  Synod  to  have  the  same  printed  with  its  Minutes. 

Resolved,  That  this  Society  adjourn  to  meet  again  in  conjunction  witli  the 
next  meeting  of  Synod,  at. the  call  of  the  President. 
Closed  with  prayer  and  benediction. 

SIMEON  SCHERER,  Secretary. 


MINUTES.  25 


TREASUEER'S  REPORT— Continued. 

18G2.  Vr. 

May   T).     i>y  note  and  cash  as  per  last  Annual  Report,  $  77  76 

"     "      By  Missionary  Wages  paid  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim,  12  00 

"     "      By  Missionary  Wage?  paid  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  23  00 

"    17     By  payment  iu  full  of  B.  F.  Fraley's  note,  92  64 

July  7.'    By  Missionary  Wages  paid  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  170  00 

*'     "     By  interest  paid  Rev.  J.  II.  Mengert,  2  00 

"     "     By  premium  for  check  and  postage,  45 

Oct.  18.   By  Missionary  Wages  paid  Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim,  CG  00 

1863. 

April  30.  By  Missionary  Wages  paid  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclosc,  agent 

for  Rev.  A.  Phillipi,  9S  00 

May   2.     By  Missionary  Wages  paid  Rev.  J.  R.  Slkcs,  81  GO 

"     "      By  balance  in  Treasury,                  '  209  54 


May  2,  18G3.  $832  99 

Respectfully  submitted, 

SAM'L.  ROTHROCK,  Treasurer. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  Treasurer's  Report,  have  care- 
fully examined  it,  and  the  vouchers  exhibited,  and  find  the  same  to  be  cor- 
rect. Respectfully  submitted, 

MOSES  LINN, 

P.  N.  HEILIG. 
May  7,  1803. 


Note.— This  part  of  the  Treasurer's  Report  should  have  been  inserted  on 
page  24,  but  was  accidentally  omitted'. 


